2024 NBA Season

[erikoy]

Heat did a great job overall and all the starting 5 has contributed, and what I noticed very much in this game is that Duncan Robinson has leveled up his performance, he was more comfortable and confident in this game, and that resulted him to do what he usually do, which is knocking down 3 point shots.

In this game alone, he was 7/13 in the 3 point line and finish with 26 points which is his current high in the NBA Finals.

Hope that number stays.

What a pain to see that butler step up in the last game and able to win vs lakers. I thought that was going to end where Lebron make some ways to make the Lakers getting back into the game after getting behind of almost 10 points. Robinson had just able to put up a good 3 pointer shots that are also crucial for the game. That was really impressive outcome from Miami knowing that Lakers had really a great team. Well at least we can watch another game for the series and that would be game 6. I think this time high chances that Lakers will going to take the chance in winning the game compared to the last game. However, I am a little bit worried about AD for his injuries that can affect his performance in the basket.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

It looks like he will really play as I go thru player stats bet and his name is on the list.

That's the spirit,  , not over till it's over, ML @3.55 to the Heat. No problem with going against the flow, I guess you have the balls mate.

In any case though, Lebron and the team are going to close this out and I'm sure in their mind that they have the scenario on how it will end Game 5, probably another triple double for James, AD with 30 points contribution and win the Finals MVP.

Congrats Reid, I did tail your bet bet on Miami to win on game 5, lol. Actually I was so noisy watching the game live here, my neighbors thought that I'm fighting with someone in the house.  . I'm might go all the way Miami, and with a bet on the line, the game makes more exciting to watch. Also Butler shows that he is a true leader of the Miami team, hitting clutch baskets and making defensive plays.

[Finestream]

It looks like he will really play as I go thru player stats bet and his name is on the list.

That's the spirit,  , not over till it's over, ML @3.55 to the Heat. No problem with going against the flow, I guess you have the balls mate.

In any case though, Lebron and the team are going to close this out and I'm sure in their mind that they have the scenario on how it will end Game 5, probably another triple double for James, AD with 30 points contribution and win the Finals MVP.

Congrats Reid, I did tail your bet bet on Miami to win on game 5, lol. Actually I was so noisy watching the game live here, my neighbors thought that I'm fighting with someone in the house.  . I'm might go all the way Miami, and with a bet on the line, the game makes more exciting to watch. Also Butler shows that he is a true leader of the Miami team, hitting clutch baskets and making defensive plays.

Butler is certified clutch, he can't miss a FT in clutch time and even Herro made that FT to seal the game. People are wrong in this game, that black mamba jersey never happened, people were expecting that Lakers wins the series in 5 and the celebration will happen today.

Game 6 it is, this is by far the best series the Lakers had as in the previous series, they only give a team one win before they eliminate them.

[NotATether]

111-108

A surprise. The game early dominated by the Heat. And they've won game 5.

Do you think that game 6 isn't going to be the last match? and they will tie this?

Well, thanks to Heat for burning my money  Good thing it was just a little bit, I'll probably deposit some more and recover my loss.

So maybe there is hope after all, even if the game's fate is determined by a single three-pointer. To be honest I want Heat to catch up and stay in the Finals for longer and was tired of the playoffs being dominated by the Lakers. Now there's real contention to the trophy this season so the next few matches just became more exiting to watch.

[dwyane36]

OMG! It was an amazing battle! Butler, Robinson had a great performance and, of course, the ridiculous turnover of M.Morris in the last seconds of the game...  
I think Lebron and AD will need more proper help from the rest of the teammates in the next game.

[btc_angela]

OMG! It was an amazing battle! Butler, Robinson had a great performance and, of course, the ridiculous turnover of M.Morris in the last seconds of the game...  
I think Lebron and AD will need more proper help from the rest of the teammates in the next game.

AD is injured, so this makes this match more exciting that we initially perceived. Who would have thought that Miami will give LA a lot of problems and even winning 2 games in this series. Robinson is a big help early, pushing them to a good separation lead. But LA responded in the fourth quarter and then it was a back and forth battle. We don't know what Morris is thinking, but how about Lakers missing a lot of open 3's specially the last play in which Green was inserted in the game, Lebron penetrating and then a pass to him, shot was short, a shot which usually he hit. I guess the pressure is still high for the Lakers to win that game.

[mirakal]

OMG! It was an amazing battle! Butler, Robinson had a great performance and, of course, the ridiculous turnover of M.Morris in the last seconds of the game...  
I think Lebron and AD will need more proper help from the rest of the teammates in the next game.

That's very important if they want to finish the series in game 6.

Lakers seemed to be better if Lebron is more on a facilitator than a scorer as he make his teammates better, here he scored 40 points but some of his teammates production have reduce.

These players are key for the Lakers win but in game 6 not all of them are productive.
Caldwell-Pope - 16 points
Kuzma - 7 points
Rondo - 4 points
Caruso -3 points

That's because most of the shot attempts came from Davis and Lebron, Morris was even scoreless who are shooting well in game 4.

[Finestream]

That's because most of the shot attempts came from Davis and Lebron, Morris was even scoreless who are shooting well in game 4.

The teams usual produce was sacrifice in this game as Lebron was trying to be Lebron wanting to finish the series but unfortunately he can't do it alone, he need his shooters to generate points as well so they will not be unpredictable.

Lebron has to focus on his assists I guess, Let AD do the job inside as that's where they have the edge.

Jimmy was hot because in this game I don't see Lebron focusing his defense on him, instead he focus on making point of his own too.

[LogitechMouse]

AD is injured, so this makes this match more exciting that we initially perceived. Who would have thought that Miami will give LA a lot of problems and even winning 2 games in this series. Robinson is a big help early, pushing them to a good separation lead. But LA responded in the fourth quarter and then it was a back and forth battle. We don't know what Morris is thinking, but how about Lakers missing a lot of open 3's specially the last play in which Green was inserted in the game, Lebron penetrating and then a pass to him, shot was short, a shot which usually he hit. I guess the pressure is still high for the Lakers to win that game.

Because of the AD injury, the Lakers are somewhat losing their momentum right now. Include the fact that they choked in the most crucial time in the game.
Still what a pass by Morris .
Morris wants to pass it to Davis but good box by Davis that is why it went out of bounds. I just don't know why LeBron passed it to Green which isn't that productive this Finals. He should find better open players like LeBron who is at the 3 point line at that time and he is shooting well behind the arc.

The question is with the win of the Miami, do you think that the momentum right now is at Miami?? Include the AD injury that may affect his performance next game.

[casperBGD]

The question is with the win of the Miami, do you think that the momentum right now is at Miami?? Include the AD injury that may affect his performance next game.

things could get interesting, seem to be
it was a done deal yesterday, but with all that happened in fifth match, everything is possible for this series, even two more wins for Miami, it is not highly likely, but possible for sure

[Reid]

The results of game 6 will depend on Anthony Davis' heel problem and how this might affect his performance. However, I speculate that he might have done everything with it and could do no more for game 6.

Yeah, I am worried about that. It's not the first one.
It had been troubling him and the injury reacts when he makes a bad step.
Now, I think it is worse. I hope he's okay.
I might bet for the Heat but watching a great game is still my top priority.  

Similar to @Reid, I will be brave and bet the moneyline for the Heat hehehe.

The good side about it is when you win x6 you could take it easy afterwards.
But sorry, I am greedy. I will still bet a nice amount in Game 6.  

Congrats Reid, I did tail your bet bet on Miami to win on game 5, lol. Actually I was so noisy watching the game live here, my neighbors thought that I'm fighting with someone in the house.  .

Nice.
I was also shouting and clapping. My kids are just looking at me with questions in their eyes.
"Who is he shouting at?"
"Did Daddy just hit his head?"

[Maslate]

The question is with the win of the Miami, do you think that the momentum right now is at Miami?? Include the AD injury that may affect his performance next game.

things could get interesting, seem to be
it was a done deal yesterday, but with all that happened in fifth match, everything is possible for this series, even two more wins for Miami, it is not highly likely, but possible for sure

We never know, but if AD would indeed not available in game 6 then I believe Miami will have an edge and Butler would not be having a problem attacking inside, and Bam as well.  But according to this article, Davis would play, so Lakers are still intact.

https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-anthony-davis-reveals-update-on-his-game-6-status-for-lakers/

The Los Angeles Lakers were given a proper scare in Game 5 on Friday against the Miami Heat, with Anthony Davis appearing to have sustained a significant ankle injury that kept him on the floor for a a couple of minutes.

As it turns out, however, it was nothing but a minor tweak, and according to Davis himself, he should be good to go for Game 6:

[NotATether]

Nice.
I was also shouting and clapping. My kids are just looking at me with questions in their eyes.
"Who is he shouting at?"
"Did Daddy just hit his head?"

this made me crack up.

With AD and Dragic both out, we have a fair, level match for both teams. IIRC, Dragic wasn't exactly a top scorer for Heat, but he sure is an efficient point guard.

It's going to be Lebron James against Jimmy Butler for the last two games, and both of them are hyped up for this.

We never know, but if AD would indeed not available in game 6 then I believe Miami will have an edge and Butler would not be having a problem attacking inside, and Bam as well.  But according to this article, Davis would play, so Lakers are still intact.

https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-anthony-davis-reveals-update-on-his-game-6-status-for-lakers/

The Los Angeles Lakers were given a proper scare in Game 5 on Friday against the Miami Heat, with Anthony Davis appearing to have sustained a significant ankle injury that kept him on the floor for a a couple of minutes.

As it turns out, however, it was nothing but a minor tweak, and according to Davis himself, he should be good to go for Game 6:

Will AD be able to play at his fullest though? Now that Bam is also on the court, someone would have to guard him well too.

[Maslate]

We never know, but if AD would indeed not available in game 6 then I believe Miami will have an edge and Butler would not be having a problem attacking inside, and Bam as well.  But according to this article, Davis would play, so Lakers are still intact.

https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-anthony-davis-reveals-update-on-his-game-6-status-for-lakers/

The Los Angeles Lakers were given a proper scare in Game 5 on Friday against the Miami Heat, with Anthony Davis appearing to have sustained a significant ankle injury that kept him on the floor for a a couple of minutes.

As it turns out, however, it was nothing but a minor tweak, and according to Davis himself, he should be good to go for Game 6:

Will AD be able to play at his fullest though? Now that Bam is also on the court, someone would have to guard him well too.

I believe he can still play, he played with pain in game 5 and manage to score 28 points and 12 rebounds, that doesn't seem look like he has a problem with his heel, and that update was coming from Davis so he is still good to go, nothing to worry.

[OrdinaryBloke26]

I think Lakers will end the series in 5, but I am not betting on the Lakers -7 or -7.5 only as I have other plans, I am trying to get an odds for Lakers to win 26+ as I believe it's either Heat will cover again or Lakers will dominate and route the Heat in this game.

I am getting x14 winning of my bet if I'll win.

https://www.bitsler.com/en/sports/basketball/usa/nba/23844573-los-angeles-lakers-vs-miami-heat

Well, we were both wrong about that... LOL well played the Heat!

[Ziskinberg]

I think Lakers will end the series in 5, but I am not betting on the Lakers -7 or -7.5 only as I have other plans, I am trying to get an odds for Lakers to win 26+ as I believe it's either Heat will cover again or Lakers will dominate and route the Heat in this game.

I am getting x14 winning of my bet if I'll win.

https://www.bitsler.com/en/sports/basketball/usa/nba/23844573-los-angeles-lakers-vs-miami-heat

Well, we were both wrong about that... LOL well played the Heat!

Yeah, we were wrong, Heat came out the better team in this game and that 26+ points win by Lakers did not happen, we will try again next game, if Lakers failed to make it in 5, they'll definitely make it in 6, still rooting for the same team and same bet.

[Jating]

We never know, but if AD would indeed not available in game 6 then I believe Miami will have an edge and Butler would not be having a problem attacking inside, and Bam as well.  But according to this article, Davis would play, so Lakers are still intact.

https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-anthony-davis-reveals-update-on-his-game-6-status-for-lakers/

The Los Angeles Lakers were given a proper scare in Game 5 on Friday against the Miami Heat, with Anthony Davis appearing to have sustained a significant ankle injury that kept him on the floor for a a couple of minutes.

As it turns out, however, it was nothing but a minor tweak, and according to Davis himself, he should be good to go for Game 6:

Will AD be able to play at his fullest though? Now that Bam is also on the court, someone would have to guard him well too.

I believe he can still play, he played with pain in game 5 and manage to score 28 points and 12 rebounds, that doesn't seem look like he has a problem with his heel, and that update was coming from Davis so he is still good to go, nothing to worry.

Good, it's good news for the Lakers if AD can play because they really need him in the floor, it not they Butler will have his way going inside with no one to challenge. I just rewatch the highlights, it seems that the supporting cast of Lakers underperformed when it was needed. Damn, Danny Green's three point was clearly short, it was a well design play, and then Morris? WTF?

And the post interview, Butler was obviously very very tired, we don't know how long can he manage and play and bring Miami to another championship

[FlightyPouch]

I think Lakers will end the series in 5, but I am not betting on the Lakers -7 or -7.5 only as I have other plans, I am trying to get an odds for Lakers to win 26+ as I believe it's either Heat will cover again or Lakers will dominate and route the Heat in this game.

I am getting x14 winning of my bet if I'll win.

https://www.bitsler.com/en/sports/basketball/usa/nba/23844573-los-angeles-lakers-vs-miami-heat

Well, we were both wrong about that... LOL well played the Heat!

Yeah, we were wrong, Heat came out the better team in this game and that 26+ points win by Lakers did not happen, we will try again next game, if Lakers failed to make it in 5, they'll definitely make it in 6, still rooting for the same team and same bet.

I bet on Heat this game and I think that worked out though I am also rooting for LA Lakers to win. Maybe because it is the team that's popular but because I have no choice since Miami Heat defeated Milwaukee Bucks and I just wanted for Lakers to beat Miami.

[boltz]

You gotta love the Heat game from last night as they simply destroyed Lakers in both half of the game. If this wasn't enough , I saw Lebron so mad at referees for not giving him faults and free trows lmao so even if I'm a Lakers fan, I want Heat to win just because of the gestures of Lebron from last night game.

[samputin]

OMG! It was an amazing battle! Butler, Robinson had a great performance and, of course, the ridiculous turnover of M.Morris in the last seconds of the game...  
I think Lebron and AD will need more proper help from the rest of the teammates in the next game.

It was indeed a great game. Heat was able to win another match against Lakers.

That turnover from Morris is a hot topic here in our country as I see many posts about it on Facebook. Well, it's somehow a big deal for the team but he's just a person and he makes mistakes. He did good contributions though in their previous games. But you know, people would rather talk about your mistakes rather than the good things you did. *Sigh*

Anyway, Game 6 is exciting. Hope Miami keep their performance up and lead them to Game 7. Good luck to both teams, fans, and bettors.